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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.71, 181.75 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.71, 181.75 and 73.49 is: 101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.71 : 181.75 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.71/181.75 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.71x = 181.75 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.71x = 13,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,356.81/131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.41

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